# Good Good Bad: Golden Gravel Trail

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Podcast: [The Dirtbag Diaries](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirtbag-diaries-745157)
Published: 2026-01-16T11:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://dirtbagdiaries.com/golden-gravel-trail/
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Duration seconds: 2061

## Resource

In August of 2025, professional adventure cyclist Sarah Swallow spent over a month bikepacking from the Pacific Ocean to the Eastern slopes of the Rockies. Her goal? To scout a new formal bikepacking route developed by the Adventure Cycling Association which stretches from the Mississippi River to Oregon: The Golden Gravel Trail. Sarah breaks down the highs and lows of her mostly solo bikepacking trip. Support comes from Oboz Darn Tough Free shipping on any order with code DIRTBAG Ka’Chava New customers get $20 off an order of 2 bags or more at https://kachava.com Diaries+ Members-- Their support is powering the Diaries- thank you! You can join today.

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